AutismFeaturedNeurology·June 7, 2016·6 min readLink Between Mom’s Immune Dysfunction in Pregnancy and Autism with Intellectual Disability in OffspringA new study reports pregnant women with high levels of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines may have a significantly increased risk of having a child with autism combined with an intellectual disability.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 6, 2016·5 min readResearchers Detail Link Between Stress and DiabetesResearchers report they have established a link between emotional stress and diabetes.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 3, 2016·3 min readStress Hormone’s Link With PsychosisPatients at risk for psychosis have different levels of cortisol after waking than healthy controls, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 1, 2016·4 min readFlu Like Symptoms During Pregnancy May Affect Fetal Brain DevelopmentA new study reports babies born to moms who suffered from viral infections, even mild ones, while pregnant are at increased risk of brain abnormalities.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 20, 2016·3 min readHow Antibodies Access Neurons to Fight InfectionResearchers report they have solved the puzzle as to how antibodies enter the nervous system to control viral infections.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 19, 2016·4 min readA Link Between Gut Bacteria and Neurogenesis: Mouse StudyAccording to a new mouse study, antibiotics that are strong enough to kill gut bacteria can also halt the growth of hippocampal neurons.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 17, 2016·4 min readGenetic Switch Turned on During Fasting Helps Stop InflammationResearchers report a molecular pathway that activates during fasting could help halt the spread of intestinal bacteria into the bloodstream.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 16, 2016·6 min readPotential Transmission of Non-Genetic Behavioral Traits From Mom to ChildA new study reports symptoms of psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and heightened response to stress, may be transmitted from mom to child, and even grandchildren by multiple non genetic mechanisms.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 12, 2016·5 min readAuto-Inflammation May Be A Cause of DementiaA new study reports auto-inflammation may be implicated in the development of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 9, 2016·4 min readUnderstanding the Gut-Brain Connection May Give New Insights into Multiple SclerosisA new study reports diet and gut bacteria may influence astrocytes and help control inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 3, 2016·3 min readYoga May Help Combat Symptoms of Multiple SclerosisA new study reports low impact exercise, such as yoga and swimming, can help improve certain symptoms of multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 19, 2016·4 min readCan A Protein Reverse Alzheimer’s Symptoms in One Week?Researchers report IL-33 can reduce memory and cognitive problems associated with Alzheimer's disease within one week of treatment in mice. Additionally, IL-33 can reduce the number and size of amyloid plaques.Read More
